Pictured is the William N. “Billy” Hall Jr. Administration Building at 1110 Washington St. which houses the Webb County Elections Office.
With early voting and Election Day approaching, Webb County reminded all eligible voters that Oct. 11 is the final day to register for the November 8 Joint General/Special Election.
To help in that regard, the county’s election office will operate on a special schedule to give more time for residents.
According to the county notice, the election office will extend its operating hours to begin at 8 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. During this time, eligible voters that have not registered can register to vote or make any changes to their voting record.
The office is located on 1110 Washington St. Suite 103 in the Billy Hall Administration Building.
To check if you're already registered to vote, use the Texas Secretary of State’s 'Am I Registered?' tool to look up your voter registration record.
This year, Webb County Elections Office Director Jose Luis Castillo has said that all voting sites will act like “early voting sites” in which eligible voters will not need to visit their own precinct to be able to vote. This convenience will allow voters to cast their vote at the closest voting site.
There will be over 50 voting sites throughout the county in time for early voting and Election Day.
Furthermore, City Council approved supporting the citywide “Yes, I Will Vote” campaign by numerous major local organizations to promote every citizen’s right to vote, and it encourages them to make their voices heard on Nov. 8.
Signs will be placed throughout city bus stops to spread the word, and city employees will be strongly encouraged to vote. The ongoing efforts are made to bring more than the 50% of the 137,095 eligible voters of Webb County to the polls.
Between the commission, the county, city and partners, voting will once again be encouraged to the highest level.
Christian Alejandro Ocampo reports on education for the Laredo Morning Times. He originally joined LMT as a photographer.